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Interview: Ken Park, Volvo Cars USA

August 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ken Park Volvo Interview

Park details the Volvo Certified Collision Facility program requirements, Volvo Accident Advisor and other enhancements to the program designed to benefit vehicle owners needing collision repair. Over the last few months, Volvo Cars USA, has announced several initiatives to support vehicle owners and its collision repair certification program including structural parts restrictions, an Accident Advisor […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, OEM Certification, Volvo

NABC Partners Donate Four Vehicles to Veterans During New Jersey Event

August 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

August 2019 Recycled Rides Presentation

The National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program joined insurance partners and collision repair companies to donate vehicles. Four deserving New Jersey area veterans were presented with vehicles that provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides program along […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Pro Collision, Caliber Collision Centers, GEICO, National Auto Body Council, New Jersey, Recycled Rides, Son's Collision Centers

CCAR Offers Free Online AGM Battery Safety Course

August 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced a new online Safety course focused on Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries. The course, developed by CCAR and ShipMate, Inc., is the first in a series of complimentary online safety courses resulting from CCAR’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair, OSHA, Safety, Technical Training

Fred Iantorno Named VP, Internet of Things at VeriFacts

August 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Verifacts Automotive LLC announced that Fred Iantorno has joined the company as vice president, IoT (Internet of Things), effective immediately. In his new role, Iantorno will support and expand Verifacts’ Verified Quality (VQ) services, that use the company’s patented technology for measurement and reporting. “Fred Iantorno is a connectivity pioneer in the collision repair industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, VeriFacts Automotive

Arnd Franz Named to Succeed John Quinn at LKQ Europe

August 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced that John S. Quinn, Executive Vice President and CEO of LKQ Europe, has submitted his notice of retirement and Arnd Franz, currently Chief Operating Officer of LKQ Europe, has been selected to succeed John effective October 1. Arnd Franz joined LKQ in April of this year after spending most of his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, LKQ Corporation, People

Boyd Group Reports Same Store Sales Up 5.2% in Second Quarter

August 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Overall sales increased by 25.4 percent in the quarter compared to 2018. Announces CEO succession plan. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced sales increased by 25.4% during the second quarter ended June 30 to CA$572.5 million ($430.22 million) from CA$456.6 million ($343.12 million) in 2018, including same-store sales increases of 5.2%. The result is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Earnings, People

Roark Capital Reported Considering Sale of Driven Brands Stake

August 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to a report by Bloomberg, Roark Capital is considering a sale of its stake in Driven Brands Inc., the parent of CARSTAR, Maaco and 1-800-Radiator and other automotive franchises. The article states the company could sell for as much as $2 billion according to sources. Roark Capital acquired Driven Brands in 2015 from Harvest […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1-800-Radiator, Acquisitions, CARSTAR, Driven Brands, MAACO, Roark Capital

Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member in Missouri

August 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added a new member Auto Color & Equipment in Independence, Mo. Auto Color & Equipment has been serving collision repair centers in the Kansas City area since 1983. They are a family owned business committed to their customers. Auto Color & Equipment are one of the only Axalta Coating […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Missouri, Network Affiliations, PBE Distributor, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Hyundai Donates $50,000 to the NADA Foundation Workforce Initiative

August 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyundai Motor America has contributed $50,000 to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation’s Workforce Initiative. “We really like the NADA’s new approach to getting young people excited about being technicians, and Hyundai is committed to working side-by-side with NADA to accomplish this,” said Barry Ratzlaff, vice president and chief customer officer for Hyundai Motor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, National Automobile Dealers Association, Workforce Development

Small Business Optimism Index Increased in July

August 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index July 2019

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index defied expectations with increase. Optimism among small business owners bounced back in July as expectations for business conditions, real sales, and expansion made solid gains. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.4 points to 104.7, with seven of 10 components advancing, two falling, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

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